Explore Italy

I moved to Italy in 2008 prepared to live there for about a year. I visited Florence in May of 2009 as a “tourist” and went to the Uffizi Gallery. I stood in front of Sandro Botticelli’s Birth of Venice, knowing very little about the painting, and I understood then and there that I would…

All Things Rome

Rome is a city where food and history are deeply connected. Around every corner, you might find either a delicious restaurant or a landmark to visit. If you want to experience Rome correctly, you must plan more than just sightseeing. Roman cuisine is a central part of Italian history and there are countless restaurants that…

You may think that the only difference between the Paris and Rome Catacombs are who’s buried in them. However, there are a lot of differences that go into making each of these underground burial sites so unique. Though they share many similarities, each is glorified for its own history and characteristics. In this guide discover…

Rome has more than 900 churches all over the city and, with this high number, it appears to be the city with the largest amounts of cathedrals in the world. Certainly, while planning a trip to Rome, you can’t think to visit all of them and see other iconic sites, too. This choice could be…

Imagine dedicating 10 years of your life to creating one of the most iconic artworks of all time. Imagine living and sleeping in the same room you’re working in. 500 years ago, a great Renaissance artist created the project that would define his career. Now, nearly 20,000 people see this glorious chapel every single day.…

Visitors to Vatican City may be surprised to find that there are actually two lines to look out for: one for the Vatican Museums, and one for St. Peter’s Basilica. Home to 54 galleries, the Vatican Museums house some of the world’s most precious artwork. The largest church in the world, St. Peter’s Basilica features…

As we get more accustomed to seeing beautiful things on the internet and social media, it becomes more difficult to label something as “ The Most Beautiful”. Well, when you come to Rome and see the Trevi Fountain , you will hear yourself describing this monument as “ the most beautiful fountain in the world.”…